Back in 2013, we said:

The 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI are fun to drive, tractable in a wide range of conditions, and surprisingly comfortable and versatile; but the lack of an automatic transmission and poor fuel economy are factors that might limit their appeal.

...To many driving enthusiasts, that's how it should be. The two engines are only 40 hp apart, but they're tuned quite differently. The WRX is more tractable in all-round usage, while the STI is harder to drive smooth; it needs to be revved and driven hard to extract its... Read More